Creating a caregiver agreement

I've blogged before about caregiver agreements, which are popular in the US but still relatively new in Canada. Because they're new, most people have never seen one and don't really know what is in them. Click here to read a detailed article by Chris Cooper and learn more about the agreements.

The rise of silver divorce: When couples over 60 break up

This is a thoughtful and insightful article by Chris Cooper, CFP, about the fact that more couples over the age of 60 are getting divorced. Perhaps the reasons for this trend will surprise you. Click here to read the article.

Empowering caregivers

I'm attaching a link to a blog written by Chris Cooper, who has a really interesting and unique business that provides comprehensive assessments and planning for seniors and their families. The blog post includes a radio interview of Chris by Susan Baida, co-founder of eCareDiary. Click here to see the post and listen to the radio interview.

When to bring in a third party to resolve family disputes

This is probably the best article I've read about elder mediation, as it's packed with information, explanations and ideas. Click here to read this article from Chris Cooper, a certified financial planner.

Elderly drivers: Are you safe?

Some good advice and information from Chris Cooper, a financial planner, about dealing with aging parents who perhaps are not happy about giving up driving. Click here to read the story.

Getting Your Affairs in Order

Click here to read this article written by a lawyer with a practice in elder law and estate planning. The article talks about what happened when a client had a stroke without having put any planning documents in place, and what we can all do to prevent ending up in the same spot.